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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.43, 1,266.18 and 432.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.43, 1,266.18 and 432.54 is: 648.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.43 : 1,266.18 = 432.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.43/1,266.18 = 432.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.43x = 1,266.18 × 432.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.43x = 547,674.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,674.31/844.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.58

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